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gawad karangalan 2012

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4 stars out of 5 stars

I watched this film together with my sister yesterday. Probably if you are living outside the Philippines you might find it a bit late that I only got to watch the film yesterday. Actually, all of the International films that supposedly showing on Christmas holiday are always pushed to show in January instead of December because we had a film festival called the Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF that gives priority to Filipino films that participated in the said festival. So, it’s like in the later half of December the cinemas will be exclusive for these Filipino films. 

Moving on, I came to the cinema with absolutely no idea to what really is the story because I really didn’t watch the first film (Sherlock Holmes 1) and I just watch it because my friend told me that the movie is a series, but it’s like I can still understand it because this movie has a standalone plot. Also, I only knew about Sherlock Holmes because I watched Detective Conan and House MD (both have Sherlock Holmes references). So, somehow I know a little about it Sherlock and Doctor Watson.

For the movie review, I really like the movie. It was witty, humorous, and pretty cool. There are a lot of action, mystery, humor and a little bit of romance. There is a wedding in the story, but the romance is not really the focus of the story. Also, because I didn’t watch the first film I’m really clueless about Rachel McAdams’ character and what is her importance to the story and Sherlock Holmes. I really don’t have any idea. 

For the characters, I really like them a lot especially Dr. Watson (Jude Law) and the villain sort of in the story, which is Professor Moriarty. I just feel a bit odd about Sherlock Holmes because I picture him as Dr. House (selfish, intelligent, witty, serious, etc.). Still, somehow Sherlock’s selfish, intelligent, etc. in this movie, but he was a little bit playful and odd because he wears these strange disguises like for example sometimes he will look like a lady or a couch, beggar, etc. I just find it a bit odd I picture him as a serious detective not someone that is playful with disguises.

All in all, it was really good and there are a lot of scenes that I like such as the scene wherein Professor Moriarty and Sherlock were playing chess and the dialogues are really good and it reminds me of Death Note, which is like more of a battle of the brains than a physical battle. I also like the part wherein Professor Moriarty gets his red notebook and then he opens it and he saw like a moving sort of a flipping story (I will not spoil what was it all about.). Also, I really like the end part (you’ll probably get it once you watched the film). So, yeah I really recommend it, but somehow I think you probably already watched it.

Really? Ok. But I thought stannis is the reincarnation of azor ahai. Still it’s a cool speculation. I just hope the fans are correct with that because with George Martin we can’t really be hopeful. :( thanks for the message by the way:)

2 stars out of 5 stars

Oh my God, I finally finished reading it. A Dance with Dragons is the 5th book of A Song of Ice and Fire series of George R. R. Martin. If you’re a fan of the book you already knew that the 5th book is not a continuation of the 4th book, but still the continuation of the 3rd book A Storm of Swords. The 4th and the 5th book were actually just one book and the reason for dividing it to two books is that if the author decided to just make it one book it will be composed of 2, 000 pages  which probably the reader wouldn’t like because that would really look like an encyclopedia rather than a book.

And maybe if you have been my goodreads friend you have probably noticed that I’m a big fan of the book series . Actually I started reading it because I saw my father watching the TV adaptation and I’m also a big fan of the TV adaptation on HBO.

So you probably wonder why I gave it a low rating, but sadly I can only discuss my reasons through spoiling things or events that happen inside the book that I really don’t like. So if you’re okay with reading spoilers or you already read the book you are free to continue reading this review.

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My tumblr birthday is December of 2011. So, this will be my first Tumblr New Year’s Resolutions (Yay!). I made this one so that I’ll have a plan sort of for 2012 that I can look back again after the year ends to see if I met my goals.

1. Gain 50 followers

I don’t really know how to gain more followers on tumblr. As of now I have 29 followers they are mainly friends I really know of in real life and some of them I met online through tumblr hearts in facebook. Still, it’s not that I want to be popular, I just wanted more friends here so that I can feel more at ease with tumblr.

2. Post 8 book reviews in a month

I actually have a lot of books from the recent The Filipino Group Christmas Party that I still have to read, despite my busy schedule and because of work. I still have to read Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan, Ender’s Shadow, The Pact, The Kite Runner, The Reader, etc. However, I promise to read more or less 8 books a month and to post reviews constantly on tumblr and goodreads.

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3 stars out of 5 stars

I watched this film together with my friends Nimrod and Sharlyn. We decided to watch this movie since we just want to avoid overcrowded cinemas and it seems like no one want to watch this film. My friend Nimrod also want to watch this film because he really likes the trailer of Manila Kingpin and his grandfather was actually a resident of Tondo and his grandpa always talked about Asiong Salonga.

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4 stars out of 5 stars

Before Watching the Movie

I watched this movie today (December 25, 2011) together with my family. At first I can’t really decide what movie in the Metro Manila Film Fest should we watch. I’m torn between Panday 2 and Enteng ng Ina Mo. Then, when I asked each of my family members’ opinion, my mom wants to watch Enteng, my sister wants My House Husband and my two brothers want to watch Panday 2. I think we all agree to watch Enteng ng Ina Mo since it was our mother’s choice.

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